Well good. I am on regular dosage of two OTC antihistamines and I also take pseudoephedrine. As one who suffers from severe pollen allergies, I've wondered whether the body's response to allergens prepares it against viruses.

The most severe illness I ever experienced was in context of an allergic response. I could feel it coming on and by the time it hit all I could do was curl up in bed and pray I would live till morning. I experienced extreme fever and body pain. I spent 36 hours in bed before I had the strength to stand up. After another 36 hours I was pretty much recovered.

So I have long wondered, did my immune system learn anything from this episode?